James Delahoussaye appears in the following:
Diana Adams: How can we provide better care for non-traditional families?
Friday, April 08, 2022
For LGBTQIA and non-nuclear families, navigating the legal system and family benefits is difficult. Attorney Diana Adams says we need more inclusive laws that cater to all chosen families.
Steven Johnson: The Past, Present, and Future of the Human Life Span
Friday, March 25, 2022
In the last century, human life expectancy has doubled. This hour, we talk with writer Steven Johnson on the many breakthroughs that made this possible — and where we go from here.
Katrina Spade: Could our bodies help new life grow after we die?
Friday, March 11, 2022
We compost plants and livestock, so why not humans? Katrina Spade says that if you want to help the planet one last time, consider composting your body.
Celeste Headlee: How can we fight burnout with purposeful rest?
Friday, February 18, 2022
Hard work has been baked into our culture for so long, but at what cost? Journalist Celeste Headlee explains why we must give our bodies the rest they need, so that we can live fuller lives.
Dylan Selterman: What are our dreams — and nightmares — trying to tell us?
Friday, February 18, 2022
We might forget our dreams mere minutes after waking. But psychologist Dylan Selterman says that if we pay attention to them, we could gain new information about our emotions, relationships and more.
Matteo Cerri: Will humans one day hibernate?
Friday, February 18, 2022
Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key.
Craig Richard: Whispers and haircuts — the science of ASMR
Friday, February 18, 2022
Why do so many people experience brain tingles when watching ASMR videos? Physiologist Craig Richard shares the science behind the "Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response," and how it calms the mind.
Stuart Duncan: Why do we need safe virtual play spaces?
Friday, February 11, 2022
Bullies are everywhere, especially online. That's why Stuart Duncan created AutCraft: a Minecraft server where kids with autism can play freely.
Dave Eggers: How Can Kids Learn Human Skills in a Tech-Dominated World?
Friday, January 21, 2022
Fiction can serve as a window into multiple realities--to imagine different futures or understand our own past. This hour, author Dave Eggers talks tech, education, and the healing power of writing.
Nabiha Saklayen: Could lasers make stem cell therapy available to everyone?
Friday, January 07, 2022
Stem cells have long been heralded as a potential tool to treat illnesses. Nabiha Saklayen explains how it's still early, but scientists are getting closer to turning this vision into a reality.
Loretta J. Ross: What if we called people in, rather than calling them out?
Friday, December 03, 2021
How can we have more productive conversations with people we vehemently disagree with? Civil rights activist Loretta J. Ross gives us the tools to call people in—instead of calling them out.
Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?
Friday, November 12, 2021
In summer 2020, parents faced so many unknowns when it came to sending kids to school. Economist Emily Oster describes how she started collecting data nationwide to help parents decide for themselves.
Shoham Arad: What Does It Take To Turn An Idea Into A Movement?
Friday, October 22, 2021
Anyone can have a big idea. But how do those big ideas come to fruition and grow? Director of the TED Fellows program Shoham Arad walks us through several speakers who turned a spark into a movement.
Jeannie Suk Gersen: How can understanding divorce help a marriage?
Friday, October 01, 2021
Marriage takes a lot of work. And part of preventing eventual heartache, says law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen, is seeing marriage and partnership through the lens of divorce.
Elise Hu: The Beauty Ideal
Friday, August 20, 2021
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But it's also shaped by global norms. This hour, journalist Elise Hu reflects on what's considered beautiful now, and how we'll think about beauty in the future.
Saleem Reshamwala Takes Us To Far Flung Places
Friday, July 30, 2021
This hour, journalist Saleem Reshamwala gives us a tour of surprising people and places — Lima, Nairobi, and prehistoric New Jersey — to inspire new perspectives on travel and cultures.
Jimmy Wales: How Can Wikipedia Ensure A Safe And Shared Online Space?
Friday, July 23, 2021
Wikipedian Jake Orlowitz describes how volunteers update the world's largest encyclopedia. And co-founder Jimmy Wales says the site must not only be a neutral space, but one that encourages diversity.
Marah Hardt: What Can We Learn From The Sex Lives Of Fish?
Friday, June 11, 2021
Marine biologist Marah Hardt is fascinated with the mating habits of marine life. If we want to save the oceans, she says we have to understand the weird and whimsical sex that helps populate it.
COMIC: Director Jon M. Chu's Long Journey From Home Videos To 'In The Heights'
Friday, June 11, 2021
Hollywood director Jon M. Chu got his start splicing VHS tapes of home videos, but it took him two decades — and acceptance of his cultural identity — to realize what stories he really wanted to tell.
Jon M. Chu: Why Does Representation On Screen Matter?
Friday, May 14, 2021
With his film Crazy Rich Asians, director Jon M. Chu made his mark on Hollywood — opening doors for Asian American representation on screen. He reflects on how his heritage informs his cinematic work.